I was only away on holiday in June – just 6 weeks ago! I spent a full week on a photography course – now I am back in the Red Sea and can’t remember how to use my camera!!!  Read the rest of this entry

After last week’s article on gratitude and saying thank you – it seems ironic that this week I might be seen to be complaining. Maybe everyone is having a summer customer service survey, maybe it’s the impact of the recession getting everyone to look more closely at the service they offer? Read the rest of this entry

I have to say I thought it was just me – only my valuations being down valued. I even explained to my estate agent that it didn’t matter what value she said … I would always have to knock £5-10,000 off the price to match the surveyor. At last the BBC and news are picking up on the fact. Read the rest of this entry

It was only a couple of weeks ago that I was bemoaning about a property in North London, and how a spanner in the works had spoilt my plans. Well all I can say now is that it pays to say thank you. I have been doing that a lot lately – acknowledging good service when I get it. I am not sure whether I have suddenly had a bout of great service, or just remembered to say thank you – either way it is good news. Read the rest of this entry

I spoke some months ago about my frustration, when I realised the opportunities in the property market. How I was like a hurricane – poor friends, family and complete strangers ! I must say I have started to feel that way again – why you might ask? What has changed?

I have identified a new business opportunity, Read the rest of this entry